Police called on steeplejacks making repairs to town's 12th century church

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By Richard WilliamsBridgnorthPublished: Jun 8, 2023Last Updated: Jun 9, 2023Comments

A listed building and former Anglican church had to undergo repairs this week, with steeplejacks sent more than 100 feet into the eaves to fix the crumbling sandstone.

Police called on steeplejacks making repairs to town's 12th century church

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